1513 results for: City of Seattle
Photograph
Line of motorcycle police officers on Fourth Avenue, Seattle, circa 1915
In early 1910, the Seattle police department invested $1,329 in its first three motorcycles, with seven patrolman selected as the first members of the "motor cops" squad. At the time, speeding fines were paid to King County rather than the city of Seattle, and the city hoped to pass a traffic ordinance which would allow it to keep fines for…
ID Number:1983.10.8632.3
Date:Circa 1915
Photograph
Street sweeper, circa 1912
Before 1908, when the city of Seattle took over the maintenance of city streets, streets were cleaned (or not cleaned) by local residents and business owners. Manure was a particular problem because most vehicles of the time were pulled by horses and other animals. The city hired people to clean the manure and garbage from the streets. In this photo,…
ID Number:1983.10.8653.1
Date:Circa 1912
Photograph
Street sweeper at work, Seattle, circa 1910
Before 1908, when the city of Seattle took over the maintenance of city streets, streets were cleaned (or not cleaned) by local residents and business owners. Manure was a particular problem because most vehicles of the time were pulled by horses and other animals. The city hired people to clean the manure and garbage from the streets. Photographer's Reference Number:…
ID Number:1983.10.8654
Date:Circa 1910
Photograph
Street sprinkler, circa 1912
In 1913, Seattle had over 927 miles of streets, of which 179 were paved, 139 were planked with wood, and 609 were dirt. Starting in 1908, the city hired people to keep the streets clean and in good shape.In this photo, taken sometime between 1910 and 1914, a street washer drives his water wagon along a brick-paved street in a…
ID Number:1983.10.8655
Date:Circa 1912
Photograph
Water tower at Volunteer Park, 1913
In 1901, Seattle's Water Department built a reservoir at Volunteer Park to supply water to the growing city. The department added a water tower in 1906. Both are built on the highest part of Capitol Hill. The 75-foot tower had an observation level on the top. It was a popular activity for Seattle residents and visitors to climb the tower's…
ID Number:1983.10.8731.1
Date:1913
Photograph
View looking south from Volunteer Park water tower, Seattle, circa 1913
In 1906, the Seattle Water Department built a water tower at the highest point of Capitol Hill. It quickly became a popular place for people to go for a good view of the city. This photo looks south towards 14th Avenue East and East Prospect and shows the George H. Parker residence in the foreground. Handwritten on sleeve: View from…
ID Number:1983.10.8771.1
Date:Circa 1913
Photograph
View to the east from the Volunteer Park water tower, circa 1913
In 1906, the Seattle Water Department built a water tower at the highest point of Capitol Hill. It quickly became a popular place for people to go for a good view of the city.This photo, taken around 1913, shows the view over Capitol Hill to the east, towards Lake Washington. Holy Names Academy towers over the neighborhood's houses. Webster &…
ID Number:1983.10.8771.2
Date:Circa 1913
Photograph
Mayor Hiram C. Gill, circa 1911
Hiram Gill was one of Seattle's more colorful and controversial mayors. He was elected for the first time in 1910, but was recalled in a 1911 special election. This was because he didn't enforce laws against the city's widespread gampling and prostitution. Washington women had been able to vote since 1910, and their vote was particularly important in putting Gill…
ID Number:1983.10.8878
Date:Circa 1911
Photograph
View east from Volunteer Park water tower, Seattle, circa 1910
In 1906, the Seattle Water Department built a water tower at the highest point of Capitol Hill. It quickly became a popular place for people to go for a good view of the city. Handwritten on sleeve: Panorama East from Vol. Park Tower.Webster & Stevens number: 16749
ID Number:1983.10.8940.3
Date:Circa 1910
Photograph
Bear cage at the Woodland Park Zoo, circa 1910
In 1899, Seattle bought Woodland Park and its small zoo from the Phinney family. Most of the animals were kept in cages with bars and concrete floors. Visitors could go right up to the cages and feed the animals.This photo shows the Woodland Park bear cage in about 1910. The city had received a gift of two bear cubs that…
ID Number:1983.10.8977
Date:Circa 1910